In a groundbreaking development, "drone soccer" made its official debut in India. Combining the thrill of aerial robotics with the competitive spirit of soccer, this innovative sport promises to revolutionize the landscape of recreational and professional gaming alike.
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Jan 28, 2019 15:01
NEW DELHI: India’s Ministry of Home Affairs declared on the occasion of Republic Day on Saturday that 94 civilians are set to receive the Padma Shri in 2019, the fourth highest honour in the country.
Jan 28, 2019 14:01
NEW DELHI: The RuPay Pro Volleyball League Monday announced its roster of presenters for the inaugural edition of the league.
Beach Volleyball player Alexa Chitra Strange, alongside famous broadcast presenters like Patrick Kinghorn, Manish Batavia and Sunil Taneja form the team of presenters for the league.
Jan 23, 2019 17:01
MUMBAI: Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday night launched Dipa Karmakar: The Small Wonder, a memoir encapsulating the Tripura gymnast’s incredible journey.
The book authored by Dipa’s coach Bishweshwar Nandi and veteran sports journalists Digvijay Singh Deo and Vimal Mohan, is tagged as one of the most heartwarming sports biographies one can read this winter.
Jan 22, 2019 16:01
NEW DELHI: RuPay, the flagship product of National Payments Corporation of India, has acquired the title sponsorship rights of India’s newest franchise-based sports league, the Pro Volleyball League, that is set to start on 2nd February.
Jan 19, 2019 15:01
LAUSANNE: World Archery (WA) announced Wednesday that it has finalised the longest ever sponsorship deal in the archery industry, which is set to last for the next 10 years with Korean archery goods manufacturer, Fivics.
Jan 18, 2019 13:01
NEW DELHI: The apex governing body of the sport of archery, World Archery (WA) has refused to recognise the recent elections of the Archery Association of India (AAI), a development that might result in the national federation’s suspension and extend the sport’s woes in the country.
Jan 16, 2019 12:01
CHENNAI: FIDE vice president and Grandmaster Nigel Short has revealed that the apex global governing body of chess could witness its Presidential board size reduced from 26 to 16 members amongst sweeping changes expected to take place in the medium to long term for better administration of the game, IANS reports.
Jan 16, 2019 11:01
NEW DELHI: The International Association of Athletics Federations has appointed Indian sports lawyer Vidushpat Singhania on its independent Election Oversight Panel. The appointment is for a period of four years beginning this month and covers two election Congresses in 2019 and 2023.
Jan 15, 2019 13:01
MUMBAI: The apex global governing body for the game of chess, the FIDE is keeping a close eye on the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and its controversies such as banning players and de-recognising several state chess federations, IANS reports.
Jan 14, 2019 14:01
NEW DELHI: A study named 'Benefits of Cycling in India: An Economic, Environmental and Social Assessment' by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has advocated for the uses of bicycles instead of two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles for short distance trips or going for the workplace.